Comments for Secrets of a Secondhand Shopaholic

Comment on Wait, there’s more! by Sandy

Sandy — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 07:16:30 +0000

Also up top I think the sweaters are too long for a skirt and would be better over pants. Angie pointed this out on her blog a long time ago and it struck me how a simple thing like that could make such a difference. Tops over skirts should hit at or around the hip bones. Tops over pants should hit lower if I am remembering it correctly. I don’t want to paraphrase Angie so you might search Angie’s site to research. You’re looking great and have a great figure to dress.

Comment on Wait, there’s more! by Sandy

Sandy — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 07:10:07 +0000

I think if you changed the solid black tights to something like micro fishnets it would really lighten up the outfit. Since the skirt is quite long on you I think you need to show a bit more skin at the ankle. I don’t have all this midi stuff figured out but it seems when the skirts are longer the shoes and hose need to be more delicate. The ankles and shoes become a focal point where a bit of, dare I say, alluring appeal, is showcased.

Comment on Good-bye old friend… by Sandy

Sandy — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 06:53:49 +0000

That’s cool and I’m happy it worked out so well for you and I bet you’re happy to have all that work done and behind you.
This Kenneth Cole outfit is pretty and I like the new shoes with it. I think a cropped jacket would look good. You called this sweater a shrug but I thought a shrug was a very, very short sweater, like just covering the shoulders and ending right under the armpits. I think shortening the hem on the skirt to the smallest point of your pretty legs and adding a cheeky cropped jacket might look good. Not that I’m an expert by any means. Just a thought. A cropped denim or moto jacket, or something like that might add a fun edge. You have a young stylist daughter living there with you now right? I’m sure she is alot of help.

Comment on Wait, there’s more! by Care

Care — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:58:35 +0000

I like the AT sweater. It breaks up the black block and is more flattering to your figure.

Comment on Good-bye old friend… by Brenda

Brenda — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:14:36 +0000

Thanks San – I think that’s a great suggestion!
The clean-out went really well – all my clothes fit into my new home, and I really don’t miss many of the clothes I got rid of. I feel lean and mean when it comes to my clothes inventory, which is actually kind of freeing!

Comment on Good-bye old friend… by san

san — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 06:13:31 +0000

Nice but I think hemming the skirt to the most narrow part of you leg would make it better.
How did the big closet clean out work itself out? Was it a success? I enjoyed your posts on that.

Comment on Good-bye old friend… by roxanne

roxanne — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:57:07 +0000

sorry about your mom

Comment on Good-bye old friend… by Brenda

Brenda — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:32:06 +0000

Laurie – I just looked up “enigma” and it says: “e·nig·ma/iˈnigmə/ Noun: A person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.” I can’t decide if this is a compliment or not? What’s so hard to understand about me?

Comment on Good-bye old friend… by Brenda

Brenda — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:29:08 +0000

Thanks, Marie. I have to admit, buying the store did cross my mind!

Comment on Good-bye old friend… by Laurie Morkert

Laurie Morkert — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:18:25 +0000

Brenda, you are an enigma!